Status:
valid
Authors:
Tatew. & Kitam.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1934
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Geobot. 3: 106 (1934)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000028357
Common Names
- Common Dandelion
- Keto Dandelion
- Nodding Dandelion
Description
Taraxacum ketoiense (also called Taraxacum officinale, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Asia. It has long, toothed leaves and yellow flowers that bloom in the spring. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun, and can be found in meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Taraxacum ketoiense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and as a medicinal plant for treating urinary tract infections.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Taraxacum ketoiense has yellow flowers with a central tuft of white bristles, and its seeds are small and brown. Its seedlings have long, thin stems and small, round leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Taraxacum ketoiense is a perennial plant that is easy to propagate and cultivate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is best propagated by division in the spring or fall. It can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in the spring or fall in a sunny location. It is drought tolerant and does not require much maintenance.
Where to Find Taraxacum ketoiense
Taraxacum ketoiense is native to the Mexican states of Oaxaca, Chiapas, and Veracruz.
Taraxacum ketoiense FAQ
What are the ideal growing conditions for Taraxacum ketoiense?
Taraxacum ketoiense prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a variety of soil types.
What is the growth rate of Taraxacum ketoiense?
Taraxacum ketoiense is a fast-growing plant, with a growth rate of up to 6 inches per year.
What is the lifespan of Taraxacum ketoiense?
Taraxacum ketoiense is a short-lived perennial, with a lifespan of up to 5 years.
Species in the Taraxacum genus
Taraxacum amborum,
Taraxacum cuspidifrons,
Taraxacum ochrospermum,
Taraxacum vestrobottnicum,
Taraxacum flugum,
Taraxacum ampliusculum,
Taraxacum dispar,
Taraxacum variegatum,
Taraxacum protractifolium,
Taraxacum annae,
Taraxacum peraccommodatum,
Taraxacum porphyranthum,
Taraxacum maeandriforme,
Taraxacum leucoglossum,
Taraxacum sigillatum,
Taraxacum subtenuiforme,
Taraxacum ischnolepis,
Taraxacum sacrificatum,
Taraxacum magnolevigatum,
Taraxacum aurorum,
Taraxacum euryphyllum,
Taraxacum carneocoloratum,
Taraxacum arquitenens,
Taraxacum bezidum,
Taraxacum promontoriorum,
Taraxacum schugnanicum,
Taraxacum kasachum,
Taraxacum uliginosum,
Taraxacum oxycentrum,
Taraxacum sagittifolium,
Taraxacum pictidum,
Taraxacum infestum,
Taraxacum pervalidum,
Taraxacum vanum,
Taraxacum enontekiense,
Taraxacum crassipes,
Taraxacum geirhildae,
Taraxacum balcanicum,
Taraxacum parvuliforme,
Taraxacum pieninicum,
Taraxacum pallidissimum,
Taraxacum pseudoroseum,
Taraxacum japonicum,
Taraxacum roseoflavescens,
Taraxacum thessalicum,
Taraxacum selenoides,
Taraxacum pastiniferum,
Taraxacum macilentum,
Taraxacum latisectum,
Taraxacum pseudosuecicum,
Species in the Asteraceae family
Aaronsohnia pubescens,
Aaronsohnia factorovskyi,
Abrotanella filiformis,
Abrotanella rostrata,
Abrotanella linearis,
Abrotanella trilobata,
Abrotanella muscosa,
Abrotanella inconspicua,
Abrotanella trichoachaenia,
Abrotanella caespitosa,
Abrotanella nivigena,
Abrotanella pusilla,
Abrotanella linearifolia,
Abrotanella papuana,
Abrotanella rosulata,
Abrotanella emarginata,
Abrotanella fertilis,
Abrotanella spathulata,
Abrotanella purpurea,
Abrotanella patearoa,
Abrotanella submarginata,
Abrotanella diemii,
Abrotanella scapigera,
Abrotanella forsterioides,
Acamptopappus shockleyi,
Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus,
Acanthocephalus benthamianus,
Acanthocephalus amplexifolius,
Acanthocladium dockeri,
Acanthodesmos distichus,
Acanthodesmos gibarensis,
Acanthospermum humile,
Acanthospermum consobrinum,
Acanthospermum glabratum,
Acanthospermum microcarpum,
Acanthospermum hispidum,
Acanthospermum australe,
Acanthospermum lecocarpoides,
Acanthostyles buniifolius,
Acanthostyles saucechicoensis,
Achillea buiana,
Achillea conrathii,
Achillea cucullata,
Achillea styriaca,
Achillea clavennae,
Achillea cappadocica,
Achillea huber-morathii,
Achillea ptarmicoides,
Achillea sieheana,
Achillea barrelieri,